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LP08 ZLY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,245 mi
Last recorded122,245 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 ZLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,267 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 100,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit advise replacing asap (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit advise replacing asap (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,163 miles

front and rear brakes worn

service due

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,060 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 77,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 73,255 miles

both front tyres poor inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension bushes poor

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,833 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 58,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 53,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,261 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LP08 ZLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP08 ZLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LP08 ZLY registered?

LP08 ZLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LP08 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 ZLY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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